Music Teacher

Academics Ltd; Cannock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing company is seeking an inspiring Music Teacher for a vibrant Secondary School in Cannock. This maternity cover role runs from November 2025 to July 2026, teaching across KS3 to KS5 and delivering engaging lessons that foster creativity and performance. The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status and a passion for helping young people build confidence through music. Competitive daily rates and access to excellent teaching resources are offered.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate of £150-£230

Access to excellent teaching spaces and resources

Referral scheme paying up to £125 for successful recommendations

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Music at KS3 and KS4; KS5 experience desirable.
• Strong classroom management skills and a positive, encouraging presence.

Responsibilities

• Teach across KS3 to KS5, delivering engaging lessons.
• Encourage students to explore their full musical potential.

Skills

Classroom management

Creativity

Adaptability in lesson planning

Enthusiasm for music education

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Music Teacher - Cannock Area - November Start - Fixed-Term Contract

Are you an inspiring Music Teacher who loves bringing the classroom to life through creativity, performance, and enthusiasm?

Academics are looking for a talented and motivated Music Teacher to join a vibrant Secondary School in the Cannock area on a maternity cover contract running from November 2025 through to July 2026.

You'll be teaching across KS3 to KS5, delivering engaging lessons that encourage students to explore their full musical potential - from composing and performing to understanding the theory behind it.

Responsibilities

• Teach across KS3 to KS5, delivering engaging lessons that encourage students to explore their full musical potential—from composing and performing to understanding the theory behind it.

What you'll need

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching Music at KS3 and KS4 (KS5 experience desirable).
• A creative and adaptable approach to lesson planning and delivery.
• Strong classroom management skills and a positive, encouraging presence.
• A genuine enthusiasm for helping young people build confidence through music.

What’s on offer

• A forward-thinking, supportive department that values the arts.
• Access to excellent teaching spaces and music resources.
• A referral scheme, paying you up to £125 for every successful recommendation.
• Competitive daily rate of £150-£230, paid to you weekly (dependent on experience & client rate).
• Opportunities to contribute to concerts, showcases, and school performance.

If you're ready to make a real impact in the classroom and inspire the next generation of musicians, we'd love to hear from you - so apply now